Results of the 126th U.S. Open Qualifiers and the RBC Canadian Open
第 126 屆美國公開賽資格賽與 RBC 加拿大公開賽結果
Introduction
The final qualifying round for the 126th U.S. Open has finished, deciding who will play at the Shinnecock Hills Golf Club. At the same time, the PGA Tour's RBC Canadian Open has started at TPC Toronto.
第 126 屆美國公開賽的最終資格賽已結束，決定了誰將在 Shinnecock Hills 高爾夫俱樂部參賽。與此同時，PGA 巡迴賽的 RBC 加拿大公開賽已在 TPC Toronto 開幕。
Main Body
The final qualifying stage, known as 'Golf's Longest Day,' saw 715 players compete at ten different locations for 43 available spots. The final group includes 12 amateurs, 10 players from the Korn Ferry Tour, and 21 PGA Tour professionals. A highlight of the event was 17-year-old Miles Russell, the world's tenth-best amateur, who qualified after a playoff. He was helped by his caddie, Charlie Woods, the son of Tiger Woods. Other successful players include high-ranking juniors Giuseppe Puebla and Jackson Ormond, as well as Arni Sveinsson, the first person from Iceland to qualify. However, some famous professionals, such as Tony Finau and Max Homa, failed to qualify through this process.
最後一個資格賽階段，被稱為「高爾夫球最長的一天」，共有 715 名球員在十個不同地點競爭 43 個可用名額。最終名單包括 12 名業餘球員、10 名來自 Korn Ferry Tour 的球員以及 21 名 PGA 巡迴賽職業球員。本次賽事的亮點是 17 歲的 Miles Russell，他是世界排名第十的業餘球員，在附加賽後成功取得資格。他在球童 Charlie Woods（老虎伍茲之子）的幫助下取得了成功。其他成功晉級的球員包括排名領先的青少年球員 Giuseppe Puebla 和 Jackson Ormond，以及冰島首位取得資格的 Arni Sveinsson。然而，一些著名的職業球員，如 Tony Finau 和 Max Homa，未能通過此次流程取得資格。
Furthermore, there have been changes in how the United States Golf Association (USGA) assigns spots. Over the last ten years, the number of qualifying positions has dropped from 80 to 62. This happened because more exemptions are now given to players from the PGA Tour, LIV Golf, and regional tours. While USGA officials emphasize that the championship remains open to everyone, some critics argue that these exemptions reduce the importance of the traditional qualifying rounds.
此外，美國高爾夫協會 (USGA) 分配名額的方式有所改變。在過去十年中，資格賽名額從 80 個下降到 62 個。這是因為現在給予 PGA 巡迴賽、LIV Golf 和地區巡迴賽球員的豁免名額增加。儘管 USGA 官員強調該錦標賽對所有人開放，但一些批評者認為，這些豁免權降低了傳統資格賽的重要性。
Meanwhile, the 2026 RBC Canadian Open is taking place at TPC Toronto. Many top-ranked players are using this tournament to prepare for the U.S. Open. Because the course is considered relatively easy, some bettors are choosing riskier, high-value candidates. Despite the simple course design, players like Brooks Koepka and Alex Fitzpatrick are expected to perform well due to their strong recent form.
與此同時，2026 年 RBC 加拿大公開賽正在 TPC Toronto 舉行。許多頂尖排名球員利用本次錦標賽為美國公開賽做準備。由於球場被認為相對簡單，一些投注者選擇了風險較高、價值較高的候選人。儘管球場設計簡單，但像 Brooks Koepka 和 Alex Fitzpatrick 這樣的球員，由於近期狀態強勁，預計將會有良好表現。
Conclusion
The list of players for the U.S. Open is now mostly complete for the June 18-21 event, while the professional circuit is currently focusing on the RBC Canadian Open.
6 月 18 日至 21 日舉行的美國公開賽球員名單目前已基本確定，而職業巡迴賽目前正專注於 RBC 加拿大公開賽。
Vocabulary Learning
🚀 The 'B2 Leap': Moving from Basic to Complex Contrast
An A2 student usually connects ideas with simple words like but or and. To reach B2, you need to use Contrast Markers to make your writing sound more professional and fluid.
🔍 Analysis: The 'While' vs. 'Despite' Shift
Look at these two patterns from the text:
- "While USGA officials emphasize that the championship remains open... some critics argue..."
- "Despite the simple course design, players... are expected to perform well."
The Secret:
-
While is used to show two opposing ideas or actions happening at the same time. It acts like a balance scale.
- A2 style: The course is easy, but some players are still struggling.
- B2 style: While the course is easy, some players are still struggling.
-
Despite is a 'power word'. It is followed by a noun or a noun phrase, not a full sentence. It tells the reader that something happened even though there was an obstacle.
- A2 style: The course was simple, but the players played carefully.
- B2 style: Despite the simple course, the players played carefully.
🛠️ Practical Application
To upgrade your English, stop using "but" for every contrast. Try this formula:
| If you want to show... | Use this B2 structure | Example from the world of golf |
|---|---|---|
| Two opposite opinions | While [Idea A], [Idea B] | While some like the new rules, others hate them. |
| An unexpected result | Despite [The Problem], [The Result] | Despite his young age, Miles Russell qualified. |
Pro Tip: Notice that after Despite, we don't use a verb immediately. We use a 'thing' (a noun).
- ❌ Despite he is young... (Incorrect)
- ✅ Despite his youth... (B2 Level)